Expert Witness
Independent expert opinion on quantum, defects, workmanship, programme and construction practice — compliant with CPR Part 35 and the RICS Practice Statement for Surveyors Acting as Expert Witnesses.
Andrew is RICS Accredited as an Expert Witness, a Member of the Academy of Experts, and holds the RICS Certificates in Expert Determination and Mediation. He is regularly instructed by solicitors, barristers and insurers in civil proceedings, and has given evidence in criminal and regulatory matters.
His overriding duty is to the Tribunal. Every report is prepared with that duty expressly in mind — evidence-led, proportionate, and capable of assisting the judge, arbitrator, tribunal or adjudicator with the specific questions posed.
Typical areas of expert opinion
- Quantum of construction claims
- Defects — identification, causation and rectification cost
- Workmanship and compliance with standards
- Building Regulations and industry guidance
- Valuation of variations and provisional sums
- Final account disputes
- Programme, delay and prolongation
- Reasonableness of construction cost
CPR Part 35 & RICS Practice Statement compliant
Reports are prepared in accordance with:
- Civil Procedure Rules Part 35 and Practice Direction 35
- RICS Practice Statement — Surveyors acting as expert witnesses (current edition)
- Academy of Experts Code of Practice
- Criminal Procedure Rules Part 19 where appointed in criminal proceedings
- Family Procedure Rules Part 25 where appointed in family proceedings
Each report includes the required statements of truth, compliance with duties to the court, full declaration of instructions and material considered, and reasoned methodology.
From first enquiry to report
Enquiry & conflict check
An initial conversation establishes the matter, the issues, the procedural stage and the likely scope. A conflict check is carried out immediately. There is no charge for this stage.
Terms & letter of instruction
On confirmation of scope, terms of engagement are issued together with a fee estimate and, where appropriate, a draft letter of instruction for approval.
Review & investigation
Documents are reviewed, site inspections carried out where required, and where appropriate factual witnesses and other experts are engaged with under the directions of the Tribunal.
Report
A draft report is produced addressing each matter in the letter of instruction, with reasoned opinion, supporting analysis, and appendices. The draft is reviewed with instructing solicitors before finalisation.
Joint statements, meetings of experts & hearings
Where directed, participation in experts' meetings, joint statements, responsive/supplementary reports, and attendance at hearing for cross-examination.
Recent expert witness work
Instructing Andrew as expert witness
For solicitors and chambers considering an instruction, please make initial contact with a short description of the matter, the procedural position and any known opponent experts. Conflict checks and scope discussions are without charge.